Hot Pink & Cotton Candy Hour is a vivid complementary color palette tagged cyberpunk, teal, pink. Near-complementary hues (about 151° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #221B1D | rgb(34, 27, 29) | hsl(343, 11%, 12%) | oklch(23.1% 0.012 359) | |
| Cadet | #00A0A6 | rgb(0, 160, 166) | hsl(182, 100%, 33%) | oklch(64.1% 0.109 200) | |
| Hot Pink | #FF77C0 | rgb(255, 119, 192) | hsl(328, 100%, 73%) | oklch(75.0% 0.183 349) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFAAD0 | rgb(255, 170, 208) | hsl(333, 100%, 83%) | oklch(83.1% 0.110 351) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cadet takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 12% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#FFAAD0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#221B1D) on #FFAAD0 gives 9.59:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cadet (#00A0A6) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hot Pink (#FF77C0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Cotton Candy at 9.59:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hot Pink & Cotton Candy Hour
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Cadet and Hot Pink become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#221B1D on #FFAAD0 | Aa | 9.59:1 | AAA |
#221B1D on #FF77C0 | Aa | 6.96:1 | AA |
#221B1D on #00A0A6 | Aa | 5.29:1 | AA |
#00A0A6 on #FFAAD0 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#FF77C0 on #FFAAD0 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#00A0A6 on #FF77C0 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |